ID4 2010

Happy 4th of July

to all our American

brothers and sisters!

The new generation may not know this, but July 4 was also the Independence day of the Philippines a long time ago from 1946 to 1964. It was on July 4 when the United States granted the Philippines its independence, and it coincided with the US' independence day as well.

On 4 August 1964, however, Former President Diosdado Macapagal, through Republic Act 4166, moved the holiday to the date on which the Philippines had declared independence from Spain in 1898, thus changing the date of the Philippine Independence Day from July 4 to June 12. Former President Fidel V. Ramos designated July 4 was The Filipino-American Friendship Day.

112th

Pilipinas kong minumutya, pugad ng luha ko’t dalita.

Aking adhika, makitang sakdal laya..

Happy 112th Independence Day

to all Filipinos all over the world!

Mabuhay tayong lahat! :)

Fourth of July 2009

I would like to share this poem by Roger Robicheau entitled Americans in Strength. Although I am not an American by blood or citizenship, I am with them in celebrating Independence Day today.

Americans in strength unite

This union born in freedom’s light

United States, how sure we are

We’ll pull together, near and far

The world can see of what we’re made

Each state is of the highest grade

Determination, filled with pride

Our people’s will won’t be denied

Our founding fathers set to stay

The road we’ve traveled to this day

A quest for right cannot be wrong

With help from God, we will stay strong

Support our troops ranks number one

For the job they do is never done

When forced they put it on the line

True patriots, when called they shine

Let’s raise Old Glory with a cheer

And thank all soldiers, past and here

Happy Fourth of July
to all Americans all over the world!